Busy Weekend

Company C Cadets...a little team building

Indianapolis Rowing Competition

Spirit Games 2019

Cold. Wet. Crazy. These are the words to describe Matthew's first experience of Culver Academies' Spirit Games. Matthew kayaked participated in the Bucket Brigade. Needless to say, he was a bit wet. I asked about the games after seeing the pictures online and his response was "Cold. Wet."

Personally, to me it looks like these kids are having way too much fun. I have never seen so many pictures of Matthew smiling since he has started Culver. I think he has found his niche. He did the Learn to Row program and did so well, he was able to participate with the JV team in two competitions. Hockey tryouts are over and Matthew will have his first games in two weeks. He is one of the Top 5 Cadets for his unit. This boy is flourishing and is so happy, it makes my heart soar.

My favorite Cadet

Full Moon

Two nights ago, I noticed how bright the moon was and remembered how much I appreciated full and full-ish moons when driving back from Nashville during hockey for all the practices.  I am so grateful for the time driving Matthew in the car. I trulyam thankful for this gift of time from God now that he is at boarding school so can continue his passion for hockey AND get a fantastic education. And...that being said, I am so incredibly grateful to not having anymore late night drives home from Nashville. i am blessed by God for His protection from flats, darting animals, and crazt driverd. So glad to not be driving!

Hard to believe this is a military school ;-)

Matriculation Ceremony

So proud.

I won't be typing much here since my right arm is in a sling. We will title this a picture is worth a thousand words.

Culver Week One

A parent posted a bunch of pictures to the FB Parents' Page so I downloaded as many as I thought might have Matthew to play "Where's Waldo" and those showing the bonfire last night....now I know why he didn't call when he got his phone back...In other words, "Yes, Matthew, I'm stalking you."

Pictures GALORE...now get a magnifying glass and find Matthew with me!

Today is the DAY!

It's here. The day that I have been dreading. The day that Matthew has been looking forward to...the day the dynamics of home change from loud to quiet. It's the day Matthew learns to be on his own. The beginning of a new chapter in his life for academics and hockey. Today, I drive Matthew to Culver Military Academy. It's the beginning of the big adventure.